VAR Controversy: Aston Villa Denied Goal in Loss to Manchester United

Aston Villa's Champions League hopes suffered a setback on Sunday following a controversial refereeing decision during their match against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Morgan Rogers appeared to score a goal, only to have it disallowed by the referee who blew his whistle before the ball crossed the line. The Premier League later confirmed the referee's call, stating that the Manchester United goalkeeper was deemed to be in control of the ball before Rogers gained possession. The incident sparked outrage among Aston Villa fans, who felt their team had been unfairly denied a crucial goal. 'It's a travesty,' one fan commented on social media. 'How can a goal like that be disallowed?' Despite the controversy, the match ended in a 2-0 victory for Manchester United, leaving Aston Villa to reflect on what might have been. The incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing debate surrounding VAR and its role in modern football.